Delhi-NCR retail leasing rises 45% in Q1 as fashion and F&B fuel demand

Delhi-NCR retail leasing reached 0.59 million sq ft in Q1 2026, up from 0.41 million sq ft a year earlier. Shopping malls accounted for 64% of transactions, with limited quality organised supply sustaining occupier interest.

— Filed Thu, 23 Jul, 2026, 07:36 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

Delhi-NCR retail leasing rose 45% year-on-year to 0.59 million sq ft in Q1 2026, led by fashion and F&B demand. Malls captured 64% of leasing as constrained supply of quality organised retail space kept occupier interest strong.

Why this matters

The Q1 jump echoes a January 2026 report on fashion and F&B demand and follows 2024 rent tightening; 27M+ sq ft of retail supply is planned through 2028.

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